📝 Editorial Guidelines

Our commitment to accurate, helpful, and trustworthy financial content

Editorial Mission

Our editorial team is committed to creating content that empowers Filipinos to make informed financial decisions. We strive for accuracy, clarity, and relevance in every piece of content we publish.

Core Editorial Principles

🎯 Accuracy First

All financial information is fact-checked against official sources including BSP, SEC, and BIR publications. We verify rates, terms, and conditions directly with financial institutions.

🇵🇭 Philippine Context

Our content is specifically tailored for Filipino consumers, considering local regulations, cultural context, and market conditions unique to the Philippines.

🔍 Transparency

We clearly disclose our methodology, sources, and any potential conflicts of interest. Our editorial content is separate from advertising content.

📚 Educational Focus

We prioritize educating readers over selling products. Our goal is to improve financial literacy and help users understand their options.

⚖️ Unbiased Analysis

Our editorial team maintains independence from business partnerships. Product recommendations are based on objective analysis and user benefit.

🔄 Regular Updates

Financial products and regulations change frequently. We regularly review and update our content to ensure it remains current and accurate.

Content Creation Process

1

Research & Planning

Writers research topics using official sources, industry reports, and regulatory guidelines. We identify user needs and knowledge gaps.

2

Content Creation

Expert writers create content following our style guide and editorial standards. All claims must be supported by credible sources.

3

Expert Review

Financial experts and industry professionals review content for accuracy and completeness before publication.

4

Editorial Review

Senior editors review for adherence to guidelines, accuracy, readability, and overall quality before publication.

5

Publication & Monitoring

Content is published and monitored for accuracy. We track changes in financial products and update content as needed.

Sources & Verification Standards

Primary Sources We Use:

🏛️ Government Agencies
  • Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)
  • Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
  • Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR)
  • Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)
🏦 Financial Institutions
  • Official bank websites
  • Published rate sheets
  • Terms and conditions
  • Annual reports
📊 Industry Reports
  • Philippine ratings agencies
  • International financial organizations
  • Banking association reports
  • Government economic data

Verification Process:

  • Cross-referencing: Information verified across multiple official sources
  • Direct confirmation: Key data confirmed directly with financial institutions
  • Date validation: All information tagged with verification dates
  • Regular audits: Quarterly reviews of published content accuracy

Editorial Independence

Our Independence Commitment:

📝 Editorial vs. Business: Our editorial team operates independently from business development and advertising teams.

💰 No Pay-for-Play: Financial institutions cannot pay for favorable coverage or higher rankings in our comparisons.

🔍 Objective Analysis: Product recommendations are based solely on features, rates, and user value.

📢 Clear Disclosure: Any business relationships are clearly disclosed to readers.

⚖️ Equal Treatment: All financial institutions receive equal consideration in our analysis and coverage.

Content Quality Standards

🎯 Clarity & Accessibility

We write in clear, jargon-free language that's accessible to all Filipinos, regardless of their financial background or education level.

📏 Comprehensive Coverage

Our guides and comparisons cover all relevant aspects of financial products, including fees, benefits, and potential drawbacks.

⏰ Timely Updates

We maintain a regular update schedule and immediately revise content when important changes occur in the financial industry.

🎨 User-Focused Design

Content is structured and formatted for easy scanning, with clear headings, bullet points, and visual elements that enhance understanding.

Corrections & Updates Policy

When We Update Content:

  • Rate Changes: Interest rates, fees, and product terms
  • Regulatory Updates: Changes in BSP, SEC, or other regulatory requirements
  • Product Changes: New features, discontinued products, or modified terms
  • Factual Corrections: Any identified errors in published content

How We Handle Corrections:

Immediate correction of factual errors

Clear notation of significant updates with dates

Transparent communication about material changes

Archive preservation of correction history

Questions About Our Editorial Standards?

We welcome feedback and questions about our editorial process and content quality.

📧 Editorial Team: editorial@geekcash.ph

🔍 Report Errors: corrections@geekcash.ph

💡 Content Suggestions: content@geekcash.ph

Last updated: December 2024 | Next review: March 2025